AddressWe are one of Australia's leading retail property groups, who are reimagining the way Australians live, work and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia and are evolving to transform our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces.
Role purpose
The key purpose of the Administration Assistant is to provide high quality service and the accurate financial administration of expenditure and income transactions at the Centre level. This will include but is not limited to activities in line with the Shopping Centre monthly reporting timetable such as:
- Monthly sales collection and estimates
- Review and matching of invoices
- Procurement - raising and cancellation of purchase orders, reverse receipts
- Gross audited sales - collecting audited certificated and entering into the accounting system,
adjusting variances as necessary
- Tenant manual billings
- Non-tenant invoicing and receipting including Centre Issues Report (CIR) and unallocated cash
- Public Liability Insurance - reporting, maintenance and collection
- ECM filing in accordance with the upload guide
- Day to day requirements of Centre Management
- Credit card reconciliation
- Assist with tasks and administrative support at the discretion of the Administration Manager and Operations Manager
- Utilise a variety of internal and external software programs
- Support Operations Team with budget planning
The Administration Assistant will also be required to facilitate the ongoing upskill of their administration skill set to develop capabilities required to step into the Administration Manager role to cover absences, in addition to supporting succession planning.
This role is pivotal to the financial efficiencies of the Centre and is integral in delivering exemplary customer service and professionalism to all stakeholders, helping to bring the Vicinity brand to life.
What will you bring?
You will demonstrate a background in financial administration (accounts receivable and/or payable) and reporting. You will be adept at the management of monthly reporting timetables, accounting software, reconciliations, debt management, and process efficiencies.
You will have excellent communication and customer service skills, and be professional, efficient, and responsive at all times. You will have an innate ability to adapt to change in systems, policies and procedures. Importantly, you will have experience within an environment where the customer experience is at the centre of everything you do.
What will success look like?
We Imagine a Better Way
You are innovative and champion new ideas, facilitating changes to improve customer outcomes.
You consistently role model the values and behaviours.
You are forward thinking and take action to make the centre administration processes better, easier and more enjoyable for a positive customer experience.
We Embrace Difference
You advocate equal opportunity, challenging assumptions to create a diverse workforce.
You promote cohesion throughout the centre's operations team through leadership, coaching, mentoring and creating an environment where every team member has a voice.
You understand and show respect for the diversity of the Vicinity community.
We Always Collaborate
You engage and communicate with your team, consistently and effectively sharing information.
You proactively develop a welcoming team environment where team member feel supported and valued.
You influence and manage key stakeholders to ensure better outcome for our customers.
Why Vicinity?
Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:
- Flexible working options
- Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
- $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
- Internal mentoring program
- Generous Parental Leave
Our values cultivate a culture that encourages our 1,200+ team members to be adaptable, agile, resilient and passionate.
At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to better support you during the recruitment process or your potential future role please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at talent.acquisition@vicinity.com.au.
Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.
